Schemes
Irish regulator warns of post-crisis surpervisory scepticism
The Financial Regulator, Matthew Elderfield, has warned Irish insurers that he will be more interventionist, rather than wait for a market failure to manifest itself and then cautiously weigh up the costs and benefits of a response.
UK Broker Awards opens call for entries
The 2010 UK Broker Awards are open for entries. Now in their 17th successful year, the awards are the UK's only broker-focused industry ceremony, recognising excellence and innovation in the sector, from small local brokers to strong regional and…
BIBA 2010: Hiscox launches commercial schemes team
As part of Hiscox's drive for profitable growth of its commercial book it has launched a dedicated schemes team.
The claimant's view: A fairer, better Britain
We welcome the new government's commitment to a compassionate society, one that values fairness and responsibility and the pledge by David Cameron to look after the frail, the elderly and the poorest in society.
Biba launches PPI scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Millennium Insurance have joined forces to launch new committed payments protection scheme.
Oxygen appoints head of affinity
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has announced the appointment of Steve Johnson as head of affinity. Based in the Leeds office, Mr Johnson will be part of Oxygen Partners, the broker’s wholesale and schemes division.
Scottish Lion decision "not the end"
Today’s decision by the Inner Court of Session, which found in favour of Scottish Lion, is by no means the end of the matter, according to law firm Elborne Mitchell.
CEO Rolfe quits UK General
UK General Insurance CEO Tim Rolfe will be leaving the group for family reasons at the end of March 2010, it was announced today. Chairman Howard Posner will act as leader of the business until a successor is found.
Bright Star wins contract
Corporate risk broker Brightstar Risk Solutions has been appointed to take on scheme development for the Southern half of the UK on behalf of Fleurets.
Beautysure undergoes Lorega restructure
Cosmetic surgery specialist folded back into parent company
Ignore creditors at your peril
A recent Scottish court ruling means that a significant piece of companies legislation in the UK has come under scrutiny with serious implications for schemes of arrangement, writes Simon Barnes.
Towergate acquires Rixon Matthews Appleyard
Towergate completes purchase of Hull-based broker
Hiscox to aggressively grow commercial schemes business
Insurer says it wants to build a portfolio of scheme business of up to 50 000 SMEs in the next three years.